Search Writtle planning applications
24 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Writtle · updated daily · Chelmsford City Council
- 3 Firs Drive Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3EFRefusedDemolition of existing detached garage and construction of a new single storey detached residential annexFull ApplicationReceived 27 Oct 2026Decided 17 Sep 202626/01376/FUL
- 5 Purcell Cole Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3NBAwaiting decisionT1 Magnolia - Reduce the tree all over by 3m. Reason: Overwhelming the property and road.Received 21 Oct 202626/05220/TPO
- 1 Mayfield Road Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3EJAwaiting decisionCondition 1 - Native plantsReceived 16 Oct 202626/00484/DOC/1
- 84 Millfields Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3LWAwaiting decisionProposed single storey rear extensionReceived 16 Oct 202626/01404/CLOPUD
- 1 Lodge Road Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3HYAwaiting decisionPrunus (marked T8) - Fell to ground level - Reason: To provide clearance to lamp post and pavement Beech (marked T5) - Reduce by 1m - Reason: To give clearance to phone lines.Received 2 Oct 202626/05689/CAT
Planning in Writtle
- Approved
- 88%
- 43 of 47 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Writtle in the last 24 months, from Chelmsford City Council's planning register.
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Planning authority: Chelmsford City Council
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About Writtle
Writtle is a picturesque village and civil parish located just 2 miles west of Chelmsford in Essex. Known for its charming village green, duck pond, and historic Norman church, Writtle features a rich architectural heritage with ancient cottages. The village is also home to Writtle University College, one of the UK's foremost land-based colleges, set on grounds that once hosted a Royal hunting lodge. As of the 2021 census, Writtle's population stands at 5,328, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,328 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chelmsford district.
Property prices in Writtle show an average sale price of £413,508, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Writtle a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Writtle planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Writtle, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Writtle. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
The most common types were tree works (15), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (2).